How to find temp and humidity balance?

[pavlovk1025]

The one around me does. Why don't you just order it online?

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2752611
Shipping info on the bottom.

[withonor]

Just as an alternative. I place a damp washcloth over the screen and cover that with a piece of foil. You'll know when the cloth is dry because it starts absorbing humidity thereby dropping the read out. Not as pretty looking but I don't need moss except that it didn't get high enough during shed so I had to mist a few times a day. Maybe I'll try moss for that but the misting wasn't much work.

[pavlovk1025]

Just as an alternative. I place a damp washcloth over the screen and cover that with a piece of foil. You'll know when the cloth is dry because it starts absorbing humidity thereby dropping the read out. Not as pretty looking but I don't need moss except that it didn't get high enough during shed so I had to mist a few times a day. Maybe I'll try moss for that but the misting wasn't much work.

IF you put the foil over the top and mist, it will maintain humidity just fine. Constantly rewetting a damp cloth would be a nuisance to me, personally. This is a permanent, working solution that you dont really have to ever mess with.

[justinsane82]

How often are you misting though? Also, if you are using a UTH, is it necessary to use a heat lamp also? I just went and fixed up a set up like yours with the foil and put some bark and moss on top and behind his hiding rock. I need to get on that reptitemp though because I put my hand in his rock and it's hot. He's out and about on his nightly stroll.

[justinsane82]

And the reason I don't want to order online is because once it hits the border, we get punched in the face with duty fee's, sometimes the same price as the item.

[pavlovk1025]

How often are you misting though? Also, if you are using a UTH, is it necessary to use a heat lamp also? I just went and fixed up a set up like yours with the foil and put some bark and moss on top and behind his hiding rock. I need to get on that reptitemp though because I put my hand in his rock and it's hot. He's out and about on his nightly stroll.

Misting as needed really. The Acu Rite will let you know when it's time. After the foil method I was misting maybe once a week.

And the reason I don't want to order online is because once it hits the border, we get punched in the face with duty fee's, sometimes the same price as the item.

Didnt know that. Well then yeah just try the Petco or whatever area you're in see about local pet shops if Petco doesnt have it.


Another thing you can do for humidity is get a bigger water bowl btw. And for the head under his hot rock, to kind of tone it down you can elevate the tank OVER the UTH to let some air come thru and cool it down a bit. You could also increase the thickness of the substrate over that spot as well. Try folding up some newspaper then puttin the substrate over it. If youre using aspen or something like that. If youre using newspaper already just add a thick layer over it.

[justinsane82]

Sounds good. I very much appreciate your advice. I can't imagine only having to mist once a week lol. Should I also lower the wattage of my bulb? Online mentions using a 50 watt bulb.